Appointments to the Port Authority of Trinidad and Tobago
May 25, 2021
Mr. Adrian Beharry has been reappointed as Deputy Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of the Port Authority of Trinidad and Tobago. Mr. Beharry is a Senior Lecturer at the Centre for Maritime Studies at the University of Trinidad and Tobago and a member of the International Association of Maritime Economists (IAME).
Also reappointed as Commissioners to the Board of Commissioners of the Port Authority of Trinidad and Tobago are Mr. Tommy Elias, a Member and Past President of the Tobago Chamber of Commerce; Ms. Suzette Baptiste, a Project Management Professional who has served as the Assistant Secretary and Public Relations Officer of the Association of Professional Engineers of Trinidad and Tobago; Mr. Dexter Jaggernauth, an expert in Risk Management, Project Management, Statistics, Financial Analysis and Project Operations Analysis; and Ms. Candida Hart, a Senior Planning Officer in the Central Planning Unit of the Ministry of Works and Transport.
The Commissioners took their oaths of office before Her Excellency Paula-Mae Weekes O.R.T.T., President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago last Tuesday May 25 in a strictly socially distanced ceremony at President’s House.
On Tuesday 24 March, 2026, Her Excellency Christine Carla Kangaloo ORTT, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, received a courtesy visit from a delegation of veterans known as the DIEHARDS at The President's House.The DIEHARDS are a group of veteran officers of the Trinidad and Tobago Regiment who served together during the 1990 attempted coup d'etat. The delegation comprised Brigadier General (Ret’d) Ancil Antoine, Brigadier General (Ret’d) Archilus Phillips, Colonel (Ret’d) George Robinson and Colonel (Ret’d) Michael Clarke.The veterans engaged Her Excellency in meaningful discussions about their group and their continued commitment to service. ... See MoreSee Less
Message from Her Excellency Christine Carla Kangaloo ORTT, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago to SEA students 2026My Dear SEA students,After years of study and preparation, tomorrow you will sit your Secondary Entrance Assessment examinations.As the day approaches it is perfectly natural to feel a little nervous. Do not let those feelings overwhelm you. Tonight, try to relax, and ensure you get a good night’s rest. When you enter the examination room, stay calm, take a few deep breaths and read each question carefully, and trust in all that you have learned. Believe in yourselves, just as your parents, teachers and your country believe in you.Do your best and remember that this examination does not define you or determine all that you can achieve. Each of you has your own talents and strengths and each of you has a future rich with possibility and promise.Your parents, guardians and teachers, who have supported and encouraged you every step of the way, will be cheering you on, and I will also be cheering you on. The entire nation stands proudly with you.I wish you every success, and I extend my very best wishes to you and your families. May God bless and strengthen you all. ... See MoreSee Less
“When we choose inclusion, we choose connection. When we choose connection, we diminish loneliness. And when we stand together, there is no barrier we cannot overcome.”On Thursday, March 19, 2026, Her Excellency Christine Carla Kangaloo ORTT, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, attended the United Nations World Down Syndrome Day Conference at the Hyatt Regency, Port of Spain. Her Excellency served as Guest of Honour and delivered remarks at this year’s conference, which was particularly significant as it commemorated the 15th anniversary of the Down Syndrome Family Network.For fifteen years, the Network, founded by Mr. Fitzherbert Glen Niles, has worked to advocate for the rights, dignity, and full inclusion of persons with Down syndrome and other disabilities throughout Trinidad and Tobago.Another highlight of this year’s programme was a feature presentation by motivational speaker Michael Schwab, a person with Down syndrome, whose life and accomplishments stand as a testament to what is possible when individuals are given opportunity, support, and belief.📸For more photos: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCNW42... See MoreSee Less
On Thursday March 19, 2026, Mr. Andrey Pritsepov, Ambassador-designate of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, with residence in Georgetown, Guyana presented his Letters of Credence to Her Excellency Christine Carla Kangaloo ORTT, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, at a Presentation of Credentials ceremony at The President’s House. During the visit, Ambassador Pritsepov, who was accompanied by Mr. Vslevolod D. Ivanov, Attaché at the Russian Embassy, also presented Her Excellency with the gift of a Matryoshka doll.In welcoming the newly accredited Ambassador, Her Excellency wished him every success in his new post. ... See MoreSee Less
Members of Spiritual Baptist Faith Inc. engage the students of Belmont Girls' RC Primary School in a demonstration of some of their faith practices during the 2026 Spiritual Baptist Liberation Day Exhibition at The President's House, today, Monday 23 March, 2026. ... See MoreSee Less
